Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 709 - 689: Two Little Baozi

The tall figure threaded through the banquet, elegant as ever, still the most exalted and respected man in the city.

Jiayi clenched her teeth even harder, thinking how exhausting it must be to maintain such a facade, no wonder they say politicians always have two faces.

How could everyone possibly imagine that the man, looking so proper and impeccable right now, could do such...

Such a shameful and wicked act!

Finally, after passing several banquet tables and nearing the host’s seat, Jiayi no longer needed to put on a show and pulled away from his grasp.

Just then, a crisp "smash" was heard from ahead, as a glass shattered on the marble floor, creating a blossoming sound upon impact!

Immediately after, a young woman’s voice rose sharply as she stood up, shaking her skirt, her voice laced with suppressed anger, "Are you kidding me—"

It was Xiaolei’s voice.

Then, came the crying sound of a child startled by surprise, "Wuuu, waaah—"

Jiayi was startled, her first thought was Zaizai.

Looking over, it wasn’t Zaizai, but a plump little girl.

The little girl was wearing a beaded custom-made princess dress, looking about the same age as Zaizai, with features carved out exquisitely beautiful, almost flawless, like a doll.

The angry woman was Xiaolei.

Xiaolei’s dress was drenched in a patch of juice, at her feet lay the shattered glass.

Zaizai stood by the little girl, ceaselessly patting his companion’s head, comforting her, "Xinxin, don’t cry, okay?"

However, the little girl continued to rub her eyes in tears, seemingly frightened by Xiaolei’s recent demeanor, sobbing, "Brother Ting, she was so fierce—"

The two little ones’ back-and-forth left Xiaolei with an even uglier expression on her face, unable to say anything.

Jiayi inhaled sharply and hurried over, squatting down to move both children to the side to avoid the broken glass potentially causing any injuries.

Huo Zhenyang recognized the little girl as one of the guests at the banquet today—she had arrived with the esteemed she had arrived with the esteemed old General Gan of the Northern Military Region, his little granddaughter, and his brow furrowed as he strode over, asking, "What happened?"

Xiaolei, upset about her dress soiled by the little girl, was startle when her cousin approached with an unhappy face.

Zaizai quickly reported, "Xinxin had never seen an actress before and found out that cousin used to act, so she wanted to talk to cousin. She kindly brought a drink for cousin, but cousin wouldn’t drink it and even spilled what Xinxin brought, that’s why Xinxin got scared and cried."

Xinxin, too, rubbed her teary eyes, her large eyes watery, nodding to confirm that Zaizai’s account was correct, crying even more grievously.

Xinxin and Zaizai were playing around in the banquet hall, and the Gan Family’s elders hadn’t paid much attention, but now they heard their granddaughter’s noise.

General Gan, accompanied by his assistant, walked over with the assistance of a mahogany cane topped with a dragon’s head.

Despite his age, General Gan’s presence had lost none of the imposing aura of his youth. He felt his heart ache seeing Xinxin’s tear-streaked face, and while he disapproved of Xiaolei’s behavior, he refrained from saying anything out of respect for Huo Zhenyang, though his displeasure was written all over his face.

Xinxin is the cherished third-generation sprout of the Gan Family, their only little granddaughter, and she was always doted on by General Gan.

And the Gan Family’s standing in the northern political arena held significant sway.

General Gan had made the effort to bring gifts in person to attend Chu Yanhan’s wedding, out of respect for Huo Zhenyang’s face, taking this opportunity to establish good relations with this rising star on the political horizon from the coastal region.

Seeing General Gan approaching in person, Huo Zhenyang’s face darkened, "LO, are you seriously arguing with a four or five-year-old child?!"

In an instant, the attention of the nearby guests was all on Xiaolei.

Xiaolei realized the stature of the little girl’s grandfather and knew he was an important guest valued by her cousin; reacting swiftly, she tried to explain, "No, cousin, that drink—"

Zaizai quietly pinched Xinxin.

Suddenly, Xinxin cried even louder, drowning out Xiaolei’s explanation. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The crying only made the atmosphere even more awkward.

Huo Zhenyang’s expression turned even darker.

Old General Gan panicked, "Xinxin, what’s wrong? You weren’t cut by the glass, were you?"

Jiayi also feared the shards might have splashed onto the child and checked Gan Xinxin’s little hands and feet, only to find nothing wrong. She then rubbed Gan Xinxin’s head, "It’s okay, Xinxin isn’t hurt."

Gan Xinxin kept crying, "Ah, the pinch from Brother Ting hurt so much."

Old General Gan’s face turned purple with rage, just about to order his assistant to carry his granddaughter back, when he heard Jiayi’s soft voice coaxing:

"Auntie Xiaolei didn’t do it on purpose, Xinxin is the most generous and will forgive those who make mistakes, won’t she?"

Xiaolei’s face turned purple as well, fists clenched tight.

Gan Xinxin’s crying subsided a little, but she still whimpered and sniffled.

"Xinxin, your face is all tear-streaked; you won’t look pretty."

Gan Xinxin paused in her sobs.

Jiayi struck while the iron was hot, "How about letting Brother Ting take you to play?"

As she said this, she stood up and raised a slender arm, signaling the servant to lead the two children over to the hotel’s children’s entertainment area.

Upon hearing this, Gan Xinxin immediately stopped crying, grabbed Zaizai’s hand, and broke into a smile.

Thanks to Jiayi’s mediation, the atmosphere eased.

Old General Gan looked at his beloved granddaughter and the Huo Family’s little princess walking side by side as they were led away by the servant, and his mood improved significantly. He couldn’t help but say to Jiayi, "Mrs. Huo, is it?"

"Yes, Mr. Gan." Jiayi understood his status; this time, she had come to celebrate her father and mother’s wedding due to Huo Zhenyang’s social obligations.

"Mrs. Huo knows courtesy and the bigger picture. The daughters of the Chu Family indeed have more substance and depth than other so-called rich young ladies."

Old General Gan held dissatisfaction towards Xiaolei, aware that she was a distant relative of Huo Zhenyang’s mother and thus not conducive to direct reproach. Nonetheless, he couldn’t help raising his voice deliberately, throwing out a few sarcastic remarks.

Xiaolei’s face looked as if she had swallowed excrement.

Earlier, the drink Gan Xinxin passed to her must have been spiked with something, for she spat it out after just one sip. Realizing the child had played her intentionally made her so angry that she smashed the cup on the spot.

Yet she also knew that any explanation at this moment would be futile, and it would only provoke her cousin’s anger even more.

She could only swallow her anger.

Huo Zhenyang’s gaze swept toward Xiaolei, coldly saying, "You go back first."

"Cousin..." Xiaolei felt wronged beyond words.

If not for Uncle’s subordinates present, he would have said more than just those four words, his ominous gaze growing ever colder.

Xiaolei gasped and had no option but to pick up her evening bag, perfumed with the scent of juice, and leave the scene resentfully.

Old General Gan watched, his expression softening somewhat. Accompanied by his assistant, he returned to his seat.

Huo Zhenyang’s gaze settled on Jiayi, who had already returned to her seat, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The little woman really knew how to resolve a situation.

He walked over to the back of her chair in two steps, leaned slightly forward, bending his neck down.

She had just sat down for a few seconds when she felt a man’s warm breath on the back of her neck, and heard his voice tinged with a hint of mockery—